Incidence of colorectal cancer has surged in the past few decades, currently it accounts for approximately 10% cancer related mortality. Upfront curative surgery is the main stay of treatment for localized disease followed by adjuvant chemotherapy for high-risk disease; however, ...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i430138
Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among females and has a high propensity to metastasize, but gynaecological organs are rarely affected. We report a case where invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast metastasized to the uterus after initial management with curative intent. Ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i330137
Risperidone is the first line of treatment for bipolar disorder, atypical depression, and Schizophrenia. We present a 55-year-old male with a history of schizoaffective disorder with bipolar type I presented with aggressive behavior and suicidal ideation. Our patient was treated...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i330136
In teeth with pulpal and periapical infection, various group of microorganisms are present. Inhibition of the growth of these microorganisms and suppression of their antimicrobial activity play a crucial role in the success of the endodontic management. Triple antibiotic paste ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i330135
Developmental anomalies may affect the number and morphodifferentiation of teeth. Development of two teeth from one tooth bud gives rise to gemination. Geminated teeth with caries may lead to pulpal pathologies for which extraction may be a preferred treatment. We report a case o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i330134
Friedrich's ataxia is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the posterior cord of the spinal tract. We present a case of an 83-year-old male with resting tremor and rigidity that had gradually worsened over the past few years. The patient has been diagnosed with Fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i330133
Aim: We aimed to present a rare case of pseudotumoral tuberculosis of the cervix. Introduction: Tuberculosis has many localizations. Urogenital and particularly cervical involvement is rare. Case Presentation: Our observation concerned a case of pseudotumoral tuberculosis of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i230132
Rhino cerebral orbital mucormycosis is an aggressively spreading fungal infection caused by filamentous fungi of the Mucoraceae family and is found to be more prone in patients with comorbidities that include: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, immune-suppressed patients, iron and a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i230131
Angioedema may be a rare condition that manifests itself by abrupt localized edema caused by the fluid outflow from blood vessels into surrounding skin and tissue. This case report presents a 54-year old male patient with chronic angioedema (lip) for one year without urticaria. S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i230130
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is an emerging viral infection caused by the strain of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, primarily affecting the respiratory system. However, it can be responsible for heart damage. The aim of this work was to report a case of symptomatic m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i230129
Aim: This report highlights the use of doxycycline therapy other than the more standard regimen that includes an aminoglycoside in the management of enterococcal infection in patients with renal impairment without causing further damages to the kidney due to aminoglycoside therap...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i230125
The virus SARS-CoV2 and the disease spectrum caused by it have led to a widespread impact on the medical and economic status of all nations of the world. This led to an expedited mission to introduce a vaccine which could attempt to neutralize the pandemic to some extent. Many va...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i130124
Background: There are only a few treatment approaches for periapical abscess as a prevalent complication and as the most common type of dental abscess. Drainage and/or antibiotic therapy is the first step to treat this infection, depending on its severity and symptoms. Case Prese...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i130123
Aims: This study aimed to report a case of multiple inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia in the upper lip, resulting from the association of lip sucking habit and the use of orthodontic appliance, treated with high-powered laser. Presentation of Case: A 42 years-old male patient, anx...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i130122
Background: Although tetanus is a life-threatening disease, its occurrence is rare in the post-vaccination era, especially in developed countries. The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has supported scale up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) to re...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i130121